Sideshow 1/6 Imperial Probe Droid

[Mad Old Lu]

Get a clamp so you can attach the mounting pole to the side of your shopping cart.

I actually ordered it through Amazon using my CC points. But your suggestion still applies.

 

[kl241]

Here's what it looks like in a Detolf with the acrylic rod.

 

[Pixelpiper]

If only it had a timer circuit and a couple of servo motors in it to rotate the upper dome and raise/lower the antenna automatically.

 

[kl241]

If only it had a timer circuit and a couple of servo motors in it to rotate the upper dome and raise/lower the antenna automatically.

You will not be able to extend the antennae if displayed on a Detolf shelf.

 

[Pixelpiper]

You will not be able to extend the antennae if displayed on a Detolf shelf.

I can see that from the photo. I'd put this guy on a shelf dedicated to Hoth goodness with a lot more head room. Alas, he costs $150 more than I'm willing to spend on him. Otherwise I'd love to attempt the motor/servo mod as I'm pretty sure I could pull it off nicely.

 

[Rorywan]

If only it had a timer circuit and a couple of servo motors in it to rotate the upper dome and raise/lower the antenna automatically.

If only I had Scanners mind powers.

Here's what it looks like in a Detolf with the acrylic rod.

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Looks great.

 

[Niltusk]

Here's what it looks like in a Detolf with the acrylic rod.

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That looks great, man.

 

[Mad Old Lu]

Looks great, kl241! Clear rod FTW!

 

[kl241]

Looks great.

That looks great, man.

Looks great, kl241! Clear rod FTW!

Thanks guys!

 

[kevb0977]

Here's what it looks like in a Detolf with the acrylic rod.

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The acrylic rod is definitely the way to go, thanks for sharing the picture.

 

[CaponeAl]

Here's what it looks like in a Detolf with the acrylic rod.

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Looks awesome.....great pickup

 

[shockwave]

I think I may have a place for this guy now.... now weather to pull the trigger or not.... hummmmm.

As of yet I don't have the room but I ordered it, should arrive tomorrow.

 

[INCOM]

As of yet I don't have the room but I ordered it, should arrive tomorrow.

Same here.

 

[notdagreatbrain]

If only it had a timer circuit and a couple of servo motors in it to rotate the upper dome and raise/lower the antenna automatically.

that's the project i'm working on! the control board + battery is a tight fit inside the SS mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa8FGlOPJEs

 

[Pixelpiper]

that's the project i'm working on! the control board + battery is a tight fit inside the SS model

Very cool. I'd forgo the battery for a wired DC connection that could be tied into the rest of my display lighting, but a remote motion sensor acting as a trigger would also be pretty cool.

I skimmed through the video without audio (need to rewatch tomorrow) - do you mention any details on the circuit you installed in it?

 

[notdagreatbrain]

Very cool. I'd forgo the battery for a wired DC connection that could be tied into the rest of my display lighting, but a remote motion sensor acting as a trigger would also be pretty cool.

I skimmed through the video without audio (need to rewatch tomorrow) - do you mention any details on the circuit you installed in it?

I got it from Hyperdyne Labs (https://www.hyperdynelabs.com/products_elec_probot.php) based on a recommendation from Jason Eaton. It was made to control a studio scale probot, hence the cramped fit inside the SSC model.

 

[TaliBane]

that's the project i'm working on! the control board + battery is a tight fit inside the SS mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa8FGlOPJEs

Great video (you're a good youtube show host...) and I wish I had the skills and stones to do that to my probe droid. Can't wait to see the finished project.

 

[Pixelpiper]

How about a Raspberry Pi inside with a mini projector mounted into one of the lenses? Then a copy of all three SW movies on an SD card. Get where I'm going?

 

[Natedog]

that's the project i'm working on! the control board + battery is a tight fit inside the SS mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa8FGlOPJEs

Now this is awesome! Its going to freaking awesome when you finish it!

Having it hardwired would be more convenient but then you need to hide the wires. You could run them through the support post, but that defeats the purpose of a clear post. If there's a lot of activity in the room where its displayed and its activated by motion then that may drain the battery quickly. I guess it would depend on the current draw of the servos.

This could and should also be applied to the upcoming SSC R2-D2

 

[dmontane1]

I got it from Hyperdyne Labs (https://www.hyperdynelabs.com/products_elec_probot.php) based on a recommendation from Jason Eaton. It was made to control a studio scale probot, hence the cramped fit inside the SSC model.

Thanks for the info, im going to order this for mine. Also great youtube channel!